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47-year-old California dad joins college football team in wild comeback
A college football athlete whose injuries derailed his playing career during his freshman year has decided to come back onto the field and compete — at the age of 47. Justin Buzzard, a South Bay pastor at Garden City Church, tried out for and made the…
Inside Italy’s $405M cheese vaults as system that uses Parmesan as loan collateral in danger from environmental threat
Italians have long been able to secure loans with wheels of Parmesan — but the vaults where banks store AUD $572 million (approx. $405 million USD) worth of cheese are under strain. The system dates back to the 1950s and is tailored to the unique cashflow…
Singer nicknamed ‘King of Romance’ credits underwater workout for keeping him ‘alive’ at 90
At 90, Engelbert Humperdinck has an unusual workout routine he credits with keeping him “alive” and going strong. The British singer, known as the “King of Romance,” recently appeared on “The Jim Masters Show,” where he shared his unconventional exercise…
Exclusive | ‘Disdain and disgust’: American sparks debate after confessing he feels ostracized abroad due to his nationality
Americans abroad are hiding behind a Canadian flag to avoid global scrutiny. During a recent trip to Japan, a 25-year-old South Florida man took to social media to say that he was looked on “with disdain” every time he told someone he’s from the United…
Meet the godfather of global terrorism — Carlos the Jackal — who seduced women and eluded cops for decades
It was the Sunday before Christmas, 1975, and Vienna was covered by a foot of snow. Just before 11:30a.m., six strangers stepped off a red tram outside the headquarters of OPEC, the world’s most powerful oil cartel, “their long coats and heavy bags casting…
The best states for swingers revealed — with a few surprising Southern states taking the top 3 spots
Life is a swing — and these are the best places to enjoy the ride. A new list from adult retailer LoveHoney has revealed the best US states for swingers, and a trio of Southern states is on top. “Swinging is all about consent and mutual pleasure. You need a…
California cities named most beautiful college towns in the US
Two Golden State destinations have been named among the most beautiful college towns in America, with Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz both making a new list of 11 picturesque places where students get higher education with a side of scenery. House Beautiful…
Under-the-radar California river winds boaters through vineyards, redwood forests and beaches
Float on. We’re in the waning weeks of summer, and the time is prime for river floating. While Sonoma County has long been a destination for food and wine, many Californians overlook the lazy currents of the majestic Russian River which winds through…
102-year-old Navy veteran still craves hot wings, keeping 15-year Hooters birthday tradition alive
At 102 years old, Glenn Ward still has a healthy appetite. And when his birthday rolls around, there’s one place he particularly wants to eat — Hooters. “We’ve been going there for years and years,” the Arlington, Virginia, resident and U.S. Navy veteran told…
Overlooked train route highlights the best of California in just 3 hours
Forget white-knuckling through California’s infamous highway traffic. For travelers looking to soak in some of Northern California’s best scenery without the roadside rage, there’s an underrated rail hack: Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor. Stretching roughly 170…